#18-Food Addiction, Obesity & Mental Health an Honest Conversation

Episode 19

Epiusode 19

Memorial Day bonus Episode! FAQs

In this episode of Beyond the Training, Reggie and Bishop answer some of the most frequently asked fitness, nutrition, and training questions they receive. From building better habits to improving workouts, staying consistent, and understanding what really matters on your health journey, they break down practical advice in a simple and relatable way. Whether you are just getting started or looking to improve your current routine, this episode gives you real conversations, helpful insight, and straightforward tips to help you move better, train smarter, and stay committed to your goals. Listen now on Beyond the Training Podcast. 🎙️ This is Beyond the Fitness. Simple conversations. Real experiences. Real work. 📍 Follow the hosts: Official Instagram: @beyondthetraining Reggie: @primefit_73 Bishop: @don_gainz

#18-Food Addiction, Obesity & Mental Health an Honest Conversation

In this episode of the Beyond the Training Podcast, Reggie and Bishop discuss food addiction, sugar cravings, processed foods, emotional eating, and the psychological relationship many people have with food. The conversation dives into how ultra-processed foods affect dopamine and reward systems, why food addiction can be difficult to overcome, and how modern convenience culture contributes to unhealthy eating habits. Reggie also shares personal insight into dealing with sugar addiction and cravings. Additional topics include: * Obesity and food culture in America * Mental health and coping mechanisms * Fast food accessibility * Emotional triggers and eating habits * Discipline, balance, and healthier choices * The science behind cravings and addiction This episode offers an honest and relatable conversation for anyone interested in fitness, health, mental wellness, weight loss, nutrition, or improving their relationship with food. Listen now on Beyond the Training Podcast. 🎙️ This is Beyond the Fitness. Simple conversations. Real experiences. Real work. 📍 Follow the hosts: Official Instagram: @beyondthetraining Reggie: @primefit_73 Bishop: @bishop_dongainz

#17-HYROX Prep Gone Wrong? Phillip Michael Clay Shares Lessons Learned

In this episode, Reggie interviews Phillip Michael Clay about his experience training for HYROX and the injury that prevented him from competing. Phillip opens up about the physical and mental challenges of preparing for a high-intensity hybrid fitness competition, dealing with setbacks, and learning how to recover both mentally and physically. The conversation covers practical HYROX training advice, injury prevention, recovery strategies, fitness discipline, and the mindset required to overcome disappointment when goals don’t go as planned. Listeners interested in HYROX, Spartan races, endurance sports, hybrid athlete training, fitness motivation, and resilience will gain valuable insight from Phillip’s experience. Topics include: * HYROX preparation and training * Injury during competition prep * Recovery and rehabilitation * Mental toughness and resilience * Avoiding overtraining * Fitness mindset and discipline * Lessons learned from setbacks If you're training for HYROX or any endurance fitness event, this episode provides honest insight and practical advice to help you train smarter and stay healthy.   🎙️ This is Beyond the Fitness. Simple conversations. Real experiences. Real work. 📍 Follow the hosts: Official Instagram: @beyondthetraining Reggie: @primefit_73 Bishop: @bishop_dongainz

#16-Does Cardio Kill Gains? What Science Says About Cardio and Muscle Growth

In this episode, Bishop and Reggie discuss whether you should do cardio while lifting and what the science actually says about muscle growth, hypertrophy, steady-state cardio, and HIIT training. They break down a meta-analysis on concurrent training and explain how to balance fat loss, strength gains, and recovery for better fitness results.   🎙️ This is Beyond the Fitness. Simple conversations. Real experiences. Real work. 📍 Follow the hosts: Official Instagram: @beyondthetraining Reggie: @primefit_73 Bishop: @bishop_dongainz